Frame And Members problems of the 2004 Toyota Tundra

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds and then parking the vehicle, the contact observed oil leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact observed corrosion and holes on the frame of the vehicle, and the motor mounts were rusted, causing the engine to lower abnormally. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and it was determined that the vehicle was flexing due to the holes throughout the frame of the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to lift the vehicle due to the excessive corrosion. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the sub frame underneath the vehicle was rusted. The contact was concerned that the sub frame could collapse. The vehicle was taking to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 157,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the state inspection station, the technician informed him that the frame underneath the front driver's side door was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. While driving 55 mph, the frame rods fractured due to excessive rust and corrosion. The contact temporarily lost steering function. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Our 2004 Toyota Tundra has such excessive rust on the undercarriage that the rear axle housing which holds the gears has rusted through, causing fluid to leak. Toyota says there is nothing that can be done for us.

I own a 2004 Toyota Tundra pickup truck. The bottom of the truck in the rear has rusted and the shock mount broke off. The piece that broke off also has the brake lines attached. This can potentially lead to the lines snapping and failing. I saw a recall on this for 2000 to 2003 years but not for 2004. The problem identified in the recall is the exact problem I am having. I am also concerned that the mount for the spare tire will continue to rust and fall off.

2004 Toyota Tundra double cab had severe rusting which caused the emergency brake cable and pin attachments to break. When the dealer fixed the brake, I was told that the problem was caused by very rusted parts which then led me to discover that the entire frame of the truck is heavily rusted. Dealer called it flaking. I contacted Toyota and the dealer was instructed to inspect the truck and send results to Toyota. They now call it surface rust. I asked the dealer to put in writing that the truck was safe but they did not. I am now concerned that with the frame, bolts, nuts and joints so rusty it will soon become a safety issue. I have looked at other Tundra's the same age and the undercarriage appears to have an undercoating that I do not. I am not satisfied with the answer that Toyota has given me which states that it is only surface rust.

Vehicle frame and undercarriage seems to have an excessive amount of rust and deterioration. As I perform maintenance on the vehicle, I am replacing rusted parts including bolts, drain plugs as well as spraying the undercarriage with wd-40, 3m undercoating spray and corrosion stop. This issue is an on-going fight to keep the rust at bay.